Diana and Jackie Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 The Cork oil seal was replaced on the nearside rear bevel box and it still leaks, I am toying with the idea of using two O rings - has anyone got any thoughts on this? or should I replace it with a new cork seal and stick to the original design? Diana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeferret Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 The Cork oil seal was replaced on the nearside rear bevel box and it still leaks, I am toying with the idea of using two O rings - has anyone got any thoughts on this? or should I replace it with a new cork seal and stick to the original design? Diana How about using a gasket sealer.....In the States we use Permatex on most cork gaskets...Hope this helps.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana and Jackie Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 Cant use gasket sealer - the bevel box outer has end movement. 3mm O ring cord (2off side by side with super glue joint) works a treat Diana How about using a gasket sealer.....In the States we use Permatex on most cork gaskets...Hope this helps.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeferret Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Ok...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 cheers joe might try the stuff u recommend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeferret Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 cheers joe might try the stuff u recommend I better clarify as the cork gaskets I used to work on years ago we used the Permatex..It comes in different grades now like for a water pump...I remember the big secret of success in using it was to put it on the cork gasket and let it cure a minimum of 45 minutes before clamping together.....Diana & Jacki are great mechanics IMO and I have never worked on the bevel boxes....I am only going off information that worked for me on other projects....Permatex has been out for about 40 years now....Cork gaskets are old school and maybe Diana & Jackie can add some information as they experiment with better modern age O-rings and such....I certainly highly value their posts and opinions....Hope this helps some one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana and Jackie Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 One cannot use any form of jointing compound as the bevel box outer slides in and out of its housing ever such a small amount. Jointing compound will stop that happening. 3mm O ring cord cut to length and joined using superglue to make an oo ring works a treat, use two side by side. Plenty of lubricant when the outer is slid into the inner will help stop damage to the o rings. ...................................... I better clarify as the cork gaskets I used to work on years ago we used the Permatex..It comes in different grades now like for a water pump...I remember the big secret of success in using it was to put it on the cork gasket and let it cure a minimum of 45 minutes before clamping together.....Diana & Jacki are great mechanics IMO and I have never worked on the bevel boxes....I am only going off information that worked for me on other projects....Permatex has been out for about 40 years now....Cork gaskets are old school and maybe Diana & Jackie can add some information as they experiment with better modern age O-rings and such....I certainly highly value their posts and opinions....Hope this helps some one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01ec28 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 my vehicle had a mod at some time where a two lip oil seal was installed. Not the best solution I fear. I've resorted to semifluid grease which I''ve had in for one summer season so far. Travelled 4 hours straight at 45mph and the hubs do get a little hotter but no leaks. (heat is due to fluid viscosity, not lack of lubrication.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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